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Survival Gear You’ll Be Surprised to Know You Actually Don’t Need

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February 15, 2018 By Ryan Mallet-Outtrim 4 Comments

Feature | Forest trees man adventure | Survival Gear You'll Be Surprised to Know You Actually Don't Need

Survival gear is about quality over quantity, needs over wants, functionality over whim. If you don’t need it, you shouldn’t have it. I learned this the hard way. As a kid, I remember getting my first survival kit. It was something cheap from the mall, with little more than a few tidbits. Nonetheless, I was overjoyed by my little box of fishing hooks, candles, Morse code …Continue Reading

Why Some People Survive Ebola (And How You Can Too)

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February 15, 2018 By Ryan Mallet-Outtrim Leave a Comment

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On May 11, 2017, one of Africa’s poorest countries announced it was facing a new Ebola outbreak. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) rattled international health officials with the grim news. It had been barely 18 months since West African nations declared an end to an Ebola outbreak that had lasted two years. The outbreak first emerged in Guinea in late 2013, but …Continue Reading

How To Make A Homemade Stun Gun | Homesteading Survival Skills

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September 19, 2017 By Riley E. Carlson 5 Comments

Man with a lightning high voltage stungun | How To Make A Homemade Stun Gun | Homesteading Survival Skills

Every homesteader should learn how to make a homemade stun gun and properly use it for self-defense. Good thing we have this easy and straightforward tutorial on how to make a homemade stun gun with materials that may already be in your hands! Make An Easy DIY Stun Gun For Your Self-Defense If you're not confident using a gun or your knife skills and prefer other weapons for …Continue Reading

9 Smart Survival Uses For PVC Pipes | Homesteading Life Hacks

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July 28, 2017 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

Do you know the survival uses for PVC pipes, besides making sure water is distributed throughout your homestead? Check out the survival uses for PVC pipes here and they might come in handy one of these days, if not soon! Survival Uses For PVC Pipes You Need To Know PVC pipes are the most common material used for plumbing - but these pipes are a versatile tool you can use in …Continue Reading

Hunting Trip | Experienced Tips and Tricks of the Trade

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October 29, 2016 By Anna Ikona 1 Comment

I remember the first shot I made on my first hunting trip in the great mountains of Canada. I admit, I missed often, but with every shot that whistled past my ear and into the distance, I got more and more inspired to try harder. Towards the end of the day, my husband, the amazing hunter that he is, had already carried 3 rabbits, and I had nothing. I decided to try one last …Continue Reading

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